Description
These Greek Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying Mediterranean meal made with marinated grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies all wrapped in warm pita bread. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ English cucumber, grated and squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt to taste
- For Assembly:
- 4–6 pita breads
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: Grate and squeeze the cucumber to remove moisture. Mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill until ready to use.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the Gyros: Warm pita bread slightly. Spread tzatziki over each pita. Add chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and feta. Wrap and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Use a grill pan for nice sear marks. For a low-carb version, serve in lettuce wraps instead of pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg